Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2013
Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville Napa Valley 2013 is a 750mL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon from Groth's Oakville estate vineyards — blended with Merlot for suppleness, from a vintage the winery counts among the greats. It is available to order online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- Size: 750mL
- Vintage: 2013 (verify on the bottle before applying)
- Blend: 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot
- Origin: Oakville, Napa Valley, California
- Scores: 93 — James Suckling; 91 — Wine Enthusiast (2013 non-Reserve)
- Producer: Groth Vineyards & Winery, Oakville
A Great Vintage From Oakville's Estate Vineyards
Groth has farmed its Oakville estate since the early 1980s, and winemaker Michael Weis called 2013 a vintage that "will go down in the annals as one of the greats along with 2012" — mellow in character, fantastic in quality and bounty. The Merlot in the blend softens the Cabernet's structure into something supple and structured at once. Browse the Groth collection, more red wine, and the wider wine shelves.
Tasting Notes
Subtle and complex, with mint, black currant and licorice aromas (James Suckling); full-bodied and structured on the palate, with supple tannin and dark cherry, blackberry and tobacco flavours, and measured oak notes of vanilla, clove and smoke (Wine Enthusiast); full body, ultra-fine tannins and a fresh, clean, refined finish.
How to Enjoy
Decant for an hour and pour with grilled or roasted red meats — a mature Oakville Cabernet at its drinking peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the blend of the 2013 Groth Oakville Cabernet? 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20% Merlot, from Groth's Oakville vineyards in Napa Valley.
How was the 2013 vintage rated? James Suckling scored it 93 points and Wine Enthusiast 91 points — both for this non-Reserve Oakville bottling.
Is this the Groth Reserve Cabernet? No — this is the Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon, Groth's estate bottling, not the separate Reserve wine.
What size is the bottle? 750mL.
A mature, mellow Oakville Cabernet from one of Napa's great vintages — order the Groth 2013 online from Del Mesa Liquor in San Diego, CA.